With advancements in technology, the agriculture industry has evolved over the years. While some traditional methods remain, various innovative technological advancements have made a lot of processes more efficient in the field of agriculture. It has changed the ways crops are grown by developing more efficient methods of managing resources.
Game-changing Technological Innovations in the Field of Agriculture
Researchers and engineers are constantly working to develop better technologies to solve problems with crops, farming, and livestock management. Here are five technological innovations taking agriculture to the next level.
Automated irrigation systems
Automated irrigation systems offer an innovative solution to ensure water supply to crops and improve the water distribution efficiency and the overall quantity and quality of agricultural production. It also helps save resources by providing water to the crops only when needed. This also results in better crop yields. Farmers in areas with water shortages due to climate changes or droughts can make the most out of this technology.
Precision agriculture
It is the most popularly used technological innovation in large-scale farming where it is important to have insights for better yields and every input matters. In precision agriculture, GPS and other tools are used to gather information on soil and crops to understand the resources such as water and fertilizers required for the best results. This technology helps you improve crop growth and reduce wastage by monitoring variability in important factors such as moisture levels of the soil. It also helps make a positive impact on the environment by keeping farmers from overfertilizing or overwatering the land.
Genetically modified crops
This is one of the most significant technological innovations in agriculture. Genetically modified crops are plants altered to carry traits that benefit farmers and consumers. They are typically altered to have increased resistance to diseases and pests, higher nutritional value, and better tolerance to herbicides. Using these crops can also significantly reduce the amount of pesticides required for farming and increase the yield.
Industrial automation
Industrial automation involves using automated processes and robotics for farming tasks such as planting, spraying pesticides, fertilizing, precision field seeding and even harvesting. It helps increase efficiency on the farmland when performing daily tasks and takes a lot of burden off the farmers. Drones can now be used to monitor the growth of crops, map crops, and make irrigation systems better. They offer a bird’s eye view of the farmland and are especially helpful in monitoring crops in larger farmlands. Robotics is also helping in livestock farming with machines that can milk cows and rear sheep.
Sensors for remote monitoring of crops
This technology is becoming increasingly popular among farmers. Sensors such as satellites and drones offer great help for remote monitoring of crops. Farmers can monitor their crops from home or anywhere in the world using an app or website and catch problems in the field at early stages. It helps improve productivity and efficiency with water and fertilizer usage. Farmers can also save on labor costs by using this technology to monitor crops on a large scale, at their convenience.